PPG Industries has appointed two new vice presidents. Charles F. Kahle II, director, coatings research and development, has been named vice president, coatings research and development. Kahle joined PPG in 1987 as a research associate in coatings. He…
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Bernard Guerini, president, Air Products Europe since February 2002 has retired. During his 32-year career with Air Products, Guerini has led the gases businesses of six countries and has also led the integration of a number of acquisitions. In 1999,…
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Cytec Appoints director of
investor relations
Cytec Industries has appointed Jodi Allen director of investor relations. Allen joined Cytec in 1990 and has held various positions in sales, planning, procurement and most recently, director of market…
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Copeland named president
of Toyo ink america
Toyo Ink America has promoted John Copeland to president from his current position as executive vice president/chief operating officer. Copeland will assume the duties from Fusao Ito, who will con…
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Degussa Names Brand head of crosslinkers Business line
Gerd Brand, currently president of Nippon Aerosil Co. Ltd., Japan and head of the aerosil standard product line, will move to the coatings and colorants business unit. Following an orientation p…
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Heucotech names Poemer
business unit leader
Heucotech Ltd., a Heubach company, has hired Robert Poemer as business unit leader for colorants for the coatings industry. In his new position, Poemer will be responsible for establishing the strategic…
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